Texas Business Minds
Presented by the The Business Journals of Texas and sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, this series features in-depth conversations with Texas business leaders each week. We rotate through Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to deliver insight from across the state.
Episodes
We're counting down to the 20th anniversary of popular Austin-area burger stand P. Terry's in July of 2025. And while the world has changed dramatically in the past two decades, Co-Founder Patrick Terry's goal is to stick with the same recipe for success. In this episode, ABJ Staff Reporter Sahar Chmais gets an update on the menu, expansion plans, and why P. Terry's is now sharing it's numbers with the publ...
Elected as Board Chair earlier this year, Pedro Caruso is the first Hispanic business leader to direct the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory explores Caruso's move to America from his native Venezuela, his business acumen, and what he feels the Greater Houston and Texas business community can do to support Boys & Girls Clubs across the state.
After the controversial selection of four teams in last season's college football playoffs, the CFP expands to a 12-team format this year. It offers an opportunity for new Executive Director Rich Clark to start fresh, and lean on his distinguished 38-year career in the Air Force to lead the committee. In this episode, DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed delivers an insightful interview with Clark, who was a star linebacker at Air Fo...
With over 65,000 multifamily units across the country, and co-developer of the tallest building in Texas, Kairoi Residential CEO Mike Lynd is juggling a lot in the midst of what many believe is the most challenging commercial real estate market ever. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold joins Lynd for an extended conversation on the market, the economic factors impacting development, and an update on Waterline in Austin,...
Most banks and financial institutions rely on fees which provide a significant revenue stream. When Kendall Garrison took over at Amplify Credit Union, he had the gumption to waive all fees, attract more customers, and grow Amplify with good old fashioned customer services. In this download, ABJ Editor Colin Pope invites Garrison to share his formula for success, and offer outlooks on the economy, AI, and his passion for craft brew...
With peak hurricane season upon us, on the heels of Beryl in July, and the devastating derecho on Memorial Day weekend, disaster relief and charitable giving are top of mind for many Houston business leaders. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory invites Greater Houston Community Foundation President Steve Maislin to share the importance and impact of Houston's business community.
It takes long-term vision, patience and persistence to be successful in commercial real estate and development. Often, the ability to see or feel what nobody else envisions leads to success. That's exactly what developer and entrepreneur Peter Brodsky saw when he purchased the struggling Red Bird Mall in 2015. Almost a decade later, like a diamond in the rough, the new RedBird is thriving, as Brodsky shares with DBJ Digital Ed...
Few have had as big of an impact on the Alamo City as Leticia Van de Putte. As a business leader, state representative and consultant, she's worked both sides of the aisle to get things done. In this episode, she spends time with SABJ Editor-in- Chief Ed Arnold, reflects on her career, and offers her advice to the next generation of leaders.
As the epicenter of energy, Houston companies will play a major role in determining the world's future fuel. In this episode, Octopus Energy CEO Michael Lee shares his vision for renewable energy with Jonathan Adams. In Part 2, HBJ Reporter Naomi Klinge sits down with Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier to learn what his almost century-old company is doing to innovate for the future.
With oil & gas, aerospace and a multitude of manufacturing companies based in Texas, there's no shortage of metals, minerals and e-scrap to procure and recycle. Amermin's advances in the sector have it well positioned for growth. In this episode, ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers connects with Amermin CEO Ryan McAdams to learn more.
National restaurant chains and local franchise owners are feeling the double whammy of declining traffic and higher labor and operating costs. With closures and consolidation comes opportunity, as BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas shares with DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed.
Only one in ten family businesses successfully transition to the third generation, so DOCUmation's success story is unique. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold welcomes brothers and Co-CEO's Hunter and Preston Woolfolk to share their story. The brothers trace their success to solid family values, hard work, and not getting too big for their britches as they expand statewide.
He's led his family's legendary Houston-area restaurants, and now Levi Goode is taking his culinary talents to another level. In this episode, he shares what's cooking, and why he's adding some flavor to what's already been a recipe for success.
He started Sweet Leaf Tea with only $14,000 and his grandmother's recipe, and has either launched or invested in a string of successful beverage brands. In this episode, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Clayton Christopher to trace his success, and tap his advice for future entrepreneurs.
Back to the office may be a struggle in other markets, but Dallas is all about business, and people dress the part. That translates to the real estate market, where companies seek upscale amenities for their teams. In this download, DBJ Digital Reporter Alexa Reed connects with B2 Architecture + Design Founder Allison Brooks to learn more, and the scoop on B2's re-brand.
San Antonio's close knit community can count on giving, and the San Antonio Area Foundation makes a big impact. In this episode, SABJ Editor Ed Arnold invites the foundation's new leader, CEO Nadege Souvenir to share her impressions of the city and her plans to make a difference in the community.
The cannabis industry in Texas is growing, pumping billions of dollars into the economy. But the industry faces potential bans on the use of psychoactive derivatives from hemp, Delta 8 and Delta 9. In this download, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Shayda Torabi, CEO of RESTART and President of the Texas Hemp Coalition to learn more.
Devoid of a major theme park since Astroworld closed almost 20 years ago, Houston is in line to land what could be a game-changer for the entire state. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams chats with former Disney theme park analyst Lizzy McGee, who's hoping to make TexasLand a reality.
After taking over in 2021 and engineering a turnaround at Texas Capital Bank, Rob Holmes is now focused on growing business relationships across North Texas. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed invites Holmes to share his vision, and what sets his bank apart from others in the region.
The trucking industry is the backbone of the US economy, delivering $940.8 billion in goods and accounting for over 80% of the nation's freight cost (Source: American Trucking Association). In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Nitro Founder Vikrant Asher to share his entrepreneurial journey to revolutionize this vital sector that impacts literally every American.
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